Week ballooning in Château d'Eau

In the Swiss village of Chateau d'Eau January 23 opened a week of aeronautics. More than 80 participants from 15 countries will take part in the festival, which is traditionally held at this time in the Alpine resort. Due to its microclimate, it is one of the most ideal places for ballooning.






Drawings on the snow, the view from a balloon. (Reuters / Valentin Flauraud)



Up in the air. (Reuters / Valentin Flauraud)



Balloonist check burner balloon. (Reuters / Valentin Flauraud)



Flying over the village. (Reuters / Valentin Flauraud)



Preparing to rise into the air. (Reuters / Valentin Flauraud)



Ball close to the landing point. (Reuters / Valentin Flauraud)



Before takeoff. (Reuters / Valentin Flauraud)



Checking burner. (Reuters / Valentin Flauraud)



Checking the material world. (Reuters / Valentin Flauraud)



Balloon Festival in Chateau D`o. (Reuters / Valentin Flauraud)



The shadow of the ball in the snow. (Reuters / Valentin Flauraud)



Balls one by one go to heaven. (Reuters / Valentin Flauraud)